One of the most significant literary events in the United States, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is on!

One of the Largest Book Events in the World. With over 150,000 attendees each year, the University of Southern California hosts the 2019 Los Angeles Times Book Fair. This year’s annual weekend book festival marks the 23rd anniversary of Los Angeles’ most-awaited book event.

The two-day event will showcase more than 100 panel discussions and public readings participated by at least 450 authors and panellists from all over the country. Exhibitor’s booths, book signings, and numerous outdoor activities are expected also add to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. Home to the world-famous Hollywood, Los Angeles is where the stars and celebrities are and they are sure to add glitz and glamour to one of the most famous event in the United States. Over the years, the festival has seen musicians, actors, filmmakers, and entertainment personalities gracing the occasion.

Free Admission. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a free event which is open to public. It is a public festival celebrating the written word. It is the largest book festival in the United States. Established in 1996, the Festival used to be held on the last weekend of April spring. However, this year the event will take place during the second weekend of the said month, April 13-14, 2019. Hosted by the University of Southern California, the Festival will feature authors, publishers, and exhibitors from all across United States. Some of the events are panels with authors discussing a common subject, storytelling and performances for children as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

ReadersMagnet. Having exhibited the 2018 Miami Book Fair International (November 16-18, 2018), is excited to be among the exhibitors of this year’s festival. We will be one of the 200 publishers and booksellers and more than 500 authors in America’s biggest annual literary event. This 2-day event will include author talks, book signings, discussions, musical performances, street fair and other activities with an estimated 200,000 visitors from around the world.

More than 115 exhibitors from around the country took part in the event and weekend street fair, attracting an estimated 150,000 visitors each year for author talks and book signings, panel discussions, musical performances, and other activities.

*Book exhibit slots are limited. We will prioritize the schedule preference on a first come first serve basis following full payment.

Book Signing Event Price: $3,199.00Book Signing Package Inclusions: 1 hour book signing slot. Schedule is based on availability.* Print book display. Author book signing badge. Placement in ReadersMagnet brochure. Pre-event Web Press Release announcing your book signing event.* Storage of up to 100 books which can either be shipped by the author or hand carried. 100 pcs per set of promotional materials – Business cards, postcards and bookmarks. Post event report – photo of your displayed book, statistics of the press release.

*Book signing slots are limited. We will prioritize the schedule preference on a first come first serve basis following full payment.

Book Signing with Documentation

Price: $4,199.00Book Signing Package Inclusions: All inclusions of Book Signing. Photo and video documentation during author’s book signing. We will provide up to 20 hi-resolution photos and create a 60-sec video of your book signing.

*Book signing slots are limited. We will prioritize the schedule preference on a first come first serve basis following full payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Location: The USC campus is located about 2 miles southwest from Downtown and 1 mile from the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) and the Harbor Freeway (I-110). The most convenient freeway exit is from I-110 onto Exposition Boulevard. At the end of the exit you will see the campus on the right-hand side one block down the street. Another convenient access is to exit from Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) on Vermont south to Jefferson Boulevard

Hours: Street Fair hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day

Weather: Weather can be unpredictable. One large plastic cover will be provided for each table. ReadersMagnet will not be held responsible for damage done to books or merchandise by inclement weather. This event is held outdoors, so please check the weather forecast so you can plan accordingly. The event is held rain or shine and no refunds due to weather.

Attendees: Only one author is allowed per book signing. Authors may keep any copies of their book that remain after the signing, but these copies may not be sold at the fair.

Payment: Full payment is highly encouraged but pay-in-installments will do.

Deadline: All book fair and signing must be paid in full on or before March 13, 2019.

Book Submissions: Books need to be mailed to ReadersMagnet California office. Your Author Relations Officer will contact you for details.

Limited Slots: Book signing and display slots are limited. We will prioritize the displays and schedule preference on a first come first serve basis following full payment.

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